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MHCC MO114 - Chapter 2 Surgical Procedures
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Craniotomy
Removal of diseased or injured portion of the brain.
Thoracotomy
Open heart surgery, or removal of lung tissue.
Diskectomy
Relief of symptoms from a bulging intervertebral disk.
Mediastinoscopy
Inspection of lymph nodes in the region between the lungs.
Tracheotomy
Emergency effort to remove foreign material from windpipe.
Laryngectomy
Removal of a squamous cell carcinoma in the voice box.
Arthroscopy
Inspection and repair of torn cartilage of knee.
Peritoneoscopy
Inspection of abdominal organs and removal of diseased tissue.
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MHCC MO114 - Chapter 2 Surgical Procedures
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The Language of Medicine Chapter 2
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2011-01-14T08:10:23Z
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